R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is a lot more than a song belted out by Aretha Franklin. It is actually one of the most powerful concepts and principles for creating a healthy, biblical marriage.
Consider what the Apostle Paul says about respect:
"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish...... However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband." (Ephesians 5:25-33)
As you can see, the issue of respect didn't originate with Aretha. Rather, it is a concept woven throughout scripture. Without respect, we cannot thrive emotionally or spiritually. Without respect, we cannot grow into the people God has called us to be. God created marriage, and determined that we should respect one another.
Source: CBN | David Hawkins
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